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A new CJCJ fact sheet finds that California’s crime rate declined amid several major criminal justice reforms.
Publications Aug 27, 2020
New Fact Sheet: DJJ Realignment Must Address Racial Justice as Youth of Color Are Harmed Most by the Justice System
As California moves to close the Division of Juvenile Justice, state leaders must ensure meaningful oversight and safeguards for youth of color as outlined is Senate Bill 823.
A state initiative, costing hundreds of millions of dollars annually, would exacerbate the COVID-19 crisis, crowd jails and prisons, and disproportionately impact communities of color.
Publications May 27, 2020
New Fact Sheet: Urban Crime Rates Reach Record Lows Amid Large-Scale Justice Reform
A new fact sheet finds that urban crime rates have reached record lows amid several major criminal justice reforms.
Publications Apr 14, 2020
New Report: California’s Youth Correctional Institutions Jeopardize Health Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From overcrowding and unsanitary buildings to a lack of access to quality health care, DJJ facilities put youths’ safety at risk.